Occupational Therapy Assistant (Full Time - OTA) - Daytona Beach Health & Rehab

Restore Therapy Services•Daytona Beach, FL

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About The Position

The Occupational Therapy Assistant provides therapy to patients in a skilled nursing facility under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, using a variety of therapeutic techniques. The role treats patients with respect, dignity, and privacy, motivates them to participate in treatment, and follows the Occupational Therapist’s established plan of treatment. It uses creative interventions tailored to patients’ interests and needs to support positive outcomes and progress. The assistant participates as an interdisciplinary team member in determining patient needs, plans of care, and functional maintenance programs. The position also requires timely, accurate documentation that demonstrates medical necessity and effective use of the computer system in accordance with company policy.

Requirements

Associate Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program or current enrollment in such a program.

Responsibilities

Provide therapy to patients in a skilled nursing facility under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, using a variety of therapeutic techniques.
Treat patients with respect, dignity, and privacy, and motivate them to participate in therapy treatment.
Adhere to the plan of treatment established by the Occupational Therapist.
Use creative therapy interventions specific to patients’ interests and needs to support positive outcomes and progress.
Participate as an interdisciplinary team member to determine potential patient needs, plans of care, and functional maintenance programs.
Accurately complete documentation of patient progress within designated time periods.
Document clearly to show the medical necessity of patient care and justify the plan of treatment.
Use the computer system effectively and adhere to company policy.